Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon January 9 | Evening
Jan 9, 2026
This evening's devotional reflects on the joy found in serving God. Spurgeon highlights that true devotion is marked by gladness, while sadness in service reveals a lack of authenticity. He emphasizes that obedience should be voluntary, comparing angelic joy to groans of forced service. Cheerfulness is presented as vital for spiritual strength, sustaining a believer's heart. Ultimately, he calls for a cheerful display of faith to show the world that serving God is a joyful privilege.
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Joy Shows Genuine Acceptance
- Delight in serving God signals genuine acceptance by Him.
- Charles H. Spurgeon links joyful service with true inward devotion, not mere outward form.
Serve Willingly, Not Under Compulsion
- Avoid serving God with a sad countenance because grim obedience is not true service.
- Serve willingly and cheerfully, for forced service is rejected by the Lord.
Joyful Service Over Slave-Like Duty
- God desires servants clothed in joy rather than slaves driven by duty.
- Spurgeon compares cheerful service to patriotic willingness that proves sincerity.
